The first chapter is a must read for all caseworkers. It explains the role of education in the lives of children in the child welfare system, why educational outcomes need to be improved, and what factors have been found to help children and youth in the child welfare system do well in school. The subsequent chapters, addressing a wide array of educational issues that are likely to
come up in your practice, are meant to be used as a reference. However, caseworkers new to their role in promoting educational success also may want to read Chapters 2 and 3 in their entirety since they provide general tips on effective collaboration and useful suggestions for ways to enhance the educational well being of all children in the child welfare system, on an ongoing basis.